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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatoscopy
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatoscopy uses a flexible fibre-optic endoscope to examine the bile duct and pancreatic ducts for the presence of gallstones, tumours, or inflammation.
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatoscopy: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: Patient - ERCP. Jul 04, 2017
Add new Web site: National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse - ERCP. Dec 27, 2011
Add new Web site: WebMd - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram. Dec 27, 2011
Add new Web site: Patient - ERCP. Dec 27, 2011
Add new Web site: MedicineNet.com - Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Dec 27, 2011
Add new Web site: USA Today - Health Encyclopedia - ERCP. Dec 27, 2011
Add new Web site: MedicineNet - ERCP. Dec 27, 2011
Add new Web site: Drugs.com - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. Dec 27, 2011
New article added. Sep 24, 2009
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